Re: [Harp-L] ...Why do reeds go out?

[Robert Hale <robert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sat, May 19, 2012 at 3:38 PM, David Payne <dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:

> When the reed swings one way, it is under tension force. When it swings
> the other way, it is under compression force.
>

...seems like tension and compression would both be active at the same time
on alternate sides of the same reed.

During both the up and down flaps of the reed, one side is compressing
while the other side is under tension.

As the reed passes the neutral middle, the effects are reversed, and the
reed swings to the other side of the plate.

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